Aditya-L1: ISRO Opens First 'AO Cycle' for Solar Research Proposals

• ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission has entered a crucial scientific phase, inviting proposals for solar research.
• The first "Announcement of Opportunity" (AO) cycle allows scientists to use mission data and request observation time.
• Aditya-L1 is India's first dedicated solar observatory, studying the Sun from the L1 point to understand solar activity.
• Over 23 terabytes of public data are available, with the AO cycle aiming to maximize scientific returns.
• This move signifies Aditya-L1's transition to open science, strengthening India's space research and improving space weather predictions.

Why It Matters: ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission opens its data and observation opportunities to scientists, fostering open solar research.